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AB 2543: Emergency preparedness: fuel and transportation resources: assessment.
What AB 2543 does, verified September 2, 2026
<p>The bill requires the California Office of Emergency Services, in consultation with the Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety, to identify direct current fast charging station sites crucial during emergencies by July 1, 2027. It mandates these operators to submit emergency management plans considering backup power options by January 1, 2028. Additionally, it requires electrical corporations to include electric vehicle charging stations in their annual reports and emergency response plans.</p>
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Last action: Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m. (2026-08-31)Alert me
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| Aug. 31, 2026 | Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m. |
| Aug. 25, 2026 | Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 74. Noes 0.). |
| Aug. 24, 2026 | In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending. |
| Aug. 24, 2026 | Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 31. Noes 2.). |
| Aug. 13, 2026 | Read second time. Ordered to third reading. |